Discover Kimolos & Polyaigos: Untouched Paradise Awaits
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TRIP DURATION: Multiday Cruises/
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DEPARTURE: Chania/
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ROUTE: Chania - Poliegos - Kimolos island -
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TOUR DESCRIPTION
Are you in Crete and looking for an adventure in the open sea to discover secret gems of the Greek Islands on a private boat? Kimolos and Polyaigos are some of these islands you have to visit at least once in your life! Polyaigos is the largest uninhabited Island in Greece. It is a natura 2000 protected area, which claims to protect the seals monachus monachus and other species such as Eleonora’s falcon and the Audouin’s gull. Polyaigos is known for its crystal clear blue-cyan waters, sandy beaches, and rocky formations. It is an unspoiled diamond in the heart of the Aegean sea!
On the other hand, Kimolos is an island with a traditional way of life. It has excellent beaches, small picturesque villages, and delicious local cuisine. If you want to visit some islands of the Cyclades that are still pure from civilization with your loved ones on a 2-day private boat trip from Chania, this is a must-do tour to experience!
Free snorkeling supplies (upon request), drinks, and light lunch.
Overnight stay on the mini-yacht or in a hotel
Suggested starting time: 7.30 a.m.
ITINERARY
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13h
Day 1. Chania: pick-up time: 7.30
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2
Day 1. Galazia Nera: arrival time: 10.30, stop: 2.5h
Sightseeings:20'Polyaigos IslandGalazia Nera Beach (Blue Bay) -
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Day 1. Polyaigos Lighthouse: arrival time: 13.20, stop: 2h
Sightseeings:20'Faros Beach (Polyaigos lighthouse) -
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Day 1. Fanara Cave: arrival time: 15.40, stop: 20′
Sightseeings:10'Fanara Cave -
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Day 1. Prassa: arrival time: 16.10, stop: 2h
Sightseeings:10'Kimolos IslandPrassa Beach -
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Day 1. Goupa (Karras Beach): arrival time: 18.10, stop: 1h
Sightseeings:5'Goupa Karra -
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Day 1. Psathi: arrival time: 19.15, stop: STAY OVERNIGHT
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73h
Day 2 (Short option). Psathi: departure time: 9.00
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Day 2 (End of short option). Chania: drop off time: 12.00
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715'
Day 2 (Long option). Psathi: departure time: 10.00
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825'
Day 2. Myrsini Beach: arrival time: 10.20, stop: 2h
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93h
Day 2. Gerakas: arrival time: 12.45, stop:2.5h (stop for swiming- lunch)
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Day 2 (End of long option). Chania: drop off time: 18.15 – 19.00
*The schedule may change depending on weather conditions and your specific needs.
* As we customize your trip to your needs, you can choose how to spend your time on this beautiful Island or build your itinerary with us!
INFORMATION
USEFUL INFORMATION
- Duration: 2 Days
- Travel distance: 175 nm
- Start time: 7.30
- Languages: Greek – English
- Number of travelers: 1-2 (per boat) for an overnight stay
- Number of travelers: 1-7 (per boat) for an overnight stay in a hotel
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
- Boat
- Fuel
- Skipper
DEPARTURE & RETURN LOCATION
The boat departs and returns to the exact location in Chania Old Port: SEAze The Day
*The departure-return location may change depending on weather conditions, your specific needs, and the port authorities
WHAT IS OFFERED ON BOARD
- Traditional Cretan Snacks and light lunch (pasta salad), fruits
- Soft drinks, Water, beers
- Use of Snorkeling equipment (upon request)
WHAT YOU CAN REQUEST
- Traditional Cretan Meal or Barbeque on board (fish – meat)
- Fishing Equipment and fishing guide
- Drone, GoPro, Photographer
- Special Requests (boat relocation, tour extension)
- Transfer to and from the Port
- One-way private transfer to/from Milos from/to Chania
FAQ
The price of the multi-day private boat tour to kimolos Island and Poliegos from one of the ports of Chania starts from 4250 euros (option-1, short) and goes up to 4850 euros (option 2 -extended) per group (1-2 persons)*.
The price depends mainly on boat size, the duration, and the selected extras. You can request a quote via email, WhatsApp, or phone.
*For groups of up to 7 persons, we can arrange hotel accommodation.
The Typical schedule* of our boat trip:
DAY 1
- Chania Old Port pick-up time: 7.30 a.m.
- Chania – Polyaigos Island cruising time: 3 hours
- Galazia Nera arrival time: 10.30 stop: 2.5 h
- Galazia Nera – Polyaigos Lighthouse cruising time:20″ of a slow ride
- Polyegos Lighthouse arrival time:13.20, stop: 2 hours
- Polyaigos Lighthouse – Cave Fanara cruising time 20′ of a slow ride
- Cave Fanara arrival time: 15.40 stop: 20′
- Cave Fanara – Prassa cruising time: 10′
- Prassa arrival time: 16.10, stop: 2h
- Prassa – Goupa (Karras beach) cruising time: 10′
- Goupa (Karras beach) arrival time: 18.10, stop 1 hour
- Goupa – Psathi cruising time: 5′
- Psathi arrival time: 19.15, stop: STAY OVERNIGHT **
DAY 2
- Psathi departure time: 9.00
OPTION 1 (Short)
- Psathi -Chania Old Port cruising time: 3 hours
- Chania Old Port drop off time: 12.00
OPTION 2 (Long)
- Psathi departure time: 10.00
- Psathi -Mirsini beach (Polyaigos) cruising time: 15″
- Myrsini beach arrival time: 10.20, stop: 2 hours
- Myrsini beach -Gerakas (Miloa Island) cruising time: 25″
- Ge arrival time:13.20, stop:2 hours (stop for lunch)
- Psathi -Chania Old Port cruising time: 3 hours
- Chania Old Port drop off time:18.20 -19.00
*The schedule may change depending on weather conditions and your specific needs.
** During your stay in Kimolos, walk from Psathi to Chorio, the capital of Kimolos Island. There, you can spend your night exploring the small traditional village. Walk the narrow streets, take pictures of the white houses, shop for local gifts and products, taste the local cuisine, and visit the Castle to enjoy the stunning views.
POLYAIGOS (The largest uninhabited Island of Greece):
- Visit Galazia Nera on Polyaigos Island
-Galazia Nera is a beach on the eastern coast of Polyaigos. The beach’s name is after the unique light blue waters. High cliffs with no shade surround the sandy beach. It is a perfect place for swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing and for those who enjoy unspoiled nature. - Visit Polyaigos lighthouse
-Above Faros (or Ammoura) beach, which means lighthouse in Greek, at an altitude of 138 meters, you will find Polyaigos lighthouse. You can reach it after a 20-30 minute hike from the beach. The view from above is spectacular! Be careful where you leave your things because some local goats may try to steal your food! - Explore cave Fanara
-Fanara cave is one of the most impressive caves! It is accessible only by boat and has fantastic blue waters because the roof has collapsed and the sunlight enters the cave. So swim, snorkel, or admire the stunning view.
KIMOLOS:
- Visit Goupa Kara
Goupa is one of the most picturesque traditional fishing villages in the Cyclades Islands. There you will find syrmata. Syrmata is some colorful boat garages built of stone, where the local fishermen store their boats in the winter. Close to Goupa is Karas, a bay with rocky formations and stunning blue-green waters ideal for swimming and diving from the cliffs. - Explore Chorio, the capital of Kimolos
Chorio is a small traditional village (The capital of the Island) with white houses, colorful windows and doors, narrow streets, and a stunning view. Walk through the narrow alleys, buy traditional products from the small shops, taste the local cuisine, and have some drinks at night! Remember to explore the Castle. The Castle offers a beautiful view of the surrounding areas. - Hike from Chorio to the Castle
When you visit Chorio, remember to hike to the Castle. The Castle on the top of the hill will reward you with the most beautiful sunset view!
* As we customize your trip to your needs, you can choose how to spend your time on this beautiful Island or build your itinerary with us!
Approximately 3 hours on an average cruising speed of 24-25 knots.
The transfer duration may be subject to differences depending on the weather conditions.
The boat can depart from Chania with good weather conditions, which means winds up to 3 Beaufort (16 km/h), waves up to 0.5m, and sunny days. However, in bad weather conditions, please check our cancellation policy.
If your departure point is Chania Old Port, you can park your car here:
- Chania Port Parking SEAze The Day
(you will need change for the parking ticket machine )
(1-minute walking distance from SEAze, the Day departure point) - Theatro Anatolikis Tafrou Parking SEAze The Day
Free parking area
(3-minute walking distance from SEAze, the Day departure point)
If your departure point is Kolymvari, you can park your car in parking areas inside the Port here:
SEAze The Day
For other departure points, we will send information through email or WhatsApp.
Our company does not offer transportation services. However, we can arrange a one-way or round-trip taxi/minivan service for your transfer to and from the departure point at an additional cost.
Yes, we do. After finishing our private tour, we can drop you off at Psathi (the Port of Kimolos) or provide a private transfer to the Island. You can arrange with the reservation department before departure. In addition, we can drop you off at any port on the Island upon request.
The best months for visiting this Island are from the first days of April till the end of June and September till the end of October. During this season, the weather is warm, and you can enjoy the Island while avoiding the crowds.
However, the beaches we will visit by boat are not accessible by car, so if the most important for you is the best beach weather, consider taking this boat tour during the high season, July – August. Remember that during August in Cyclades islands, there is a possibility of finding strong, dry, seasonal winds named “meltemia.” In case of inconvenient weather conditions, please check our cancellation policy.
Between June 15 and September 10, bring your Beachwear, Towels, Sunscreen Hat, Hiking shoes, and a wind jacket for early departure and late return. The average (low-high) temperature in the Summer (June -August) in Crete is 20-33 degrees, usually without clouds.
For May, June (1st half), September (second half), and October, the average temperature may vary between 18-28 degrees. Therefore, bring a long-sleeved shirt and a wind -jacket in case of cloudy weather, rain, or later return to the Port.
For the month of April, bring a long-sleeved shirt, a warm jacket, and a beanie hat for the trip in the morning and the return in the evening. Remember to bring beachwear, towels, sunscreen, a hat, and hiking shoes for the warmer hours of the day.
All pets are allowed on board under your supervision.
- In the chance of inconvenient weather conditions, there will be the following options:
- SEAze The Day will postpone the date.
- Change the departure and return point accordingly upon arrangement with the guest.
- If none of the two options above are feasible for the client, SEAze The Day shall refund the deposit amount.
- In the event of cancellation more than 10 days before the date of the boat trip, the guest shall receive the 50% of the deposit.
- In the event of notifying us about the cancellation less than 10 days before the date of the boat trip, SEAze The Day shall keep the entire deposit.
We require a 20% deposit for a booking. The remaining balance is paid upon arrival at the Port before the boat departs.
All our boats have portable fire extinguishers, a first aid kit, flares, a floating anchor, a spare boat engine or two main engines, a depth sounder, and a geodetic tracking system (GPS tracker). Also, our staff is highly trained in emergencies, following a specific safety protocol.
There are no health restrictions, but please notify us if you have children under the age of 4, if you have a pregnant person in your group, if you have any allergies, or if a person with disabilities.
- Rigid inflatable boats, length: 10-11m, capacity: 1-6 travelers*, open deck
- Luxury Cabin RIBs, length: 10-11 m, capacity:1-6 travelers*, cabin, wc
*max capacity:9 travelers (upon request)
** This trip is available for couples or friends of 2 for an overnight stay on our vessel.